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Thursday 4th February is Time To Talk Day, a day that aims to bring the nation together to get talking and break the silence around mental health problems. To encourage people to talk, share their experiences and gain strength from others. Patients with chronic health conditions like EDS and HSD can often experience mental health issues. The following stories were filmed during lockdown for Time To Talk Day.
3rd February 2021
#TimeToTalk – Melanie
Lisa, our brilliant Black Country and South Staffordshire. Like so many other EDS patients, Melanie has had years of medical professional telling her that the condition is all in her head.
3rd February 2021
#TimeToTalk – Lisa
Lisa, our amazing West Yorkshire area coordinator, talks about her struggles with mental health, including suicide, paranoia, anxiety and OCD. Lisa is a caring, bubbly and loving person and this film is a wonderful example of the mask that many people put on to hide what they are going through.
3rd February 2021
#TimeToTalk – Grainne
Grainne, our wonderful Suffolk Area Coordinator, talks honestly and openly about her mental health. Amongst other things she discusses how her sexuality, medication and relationships affected her mental health.